Is the writer suggesting that Hughes should ask his bosses not to buy the best player in the world because it would make players feel insecure? I totally agree with FJ on that point. And is Hughes' position really that strong? City will remain mediocre until we sign quality. Kaka is the second step

CH, Manchester,

I do not think that 33 years of bulding a team is too quick do you - we have waited and waited and waited - now you would have us wait a bit longer why would that be - why not do it a squick as possible - after all we are now the new bad boys are we not - I do not agree with all the money in

phil, portadown, N Ireland

there are very good players at man city and yes they do need a good defender whilst i'm a real madrid fan who has coveted kaka for five years if city can persuade him to join the blue revolution he can only improve players like ireland and it won't hurt bringing other stars in go for it city

Duncan Bell, york, uk

Surely this works both ways - the players that are already there know they may be dispensable so will work even harder to cement their place in the team. And what better way to raise your profile than by playing with the likes of Kaka and Robinho.

FJ, London,

There's surely not a manager in the Prem who wouldn't welcome a gift-wrapped galactico as sound and dedicated as Kaka. If Hughes couldn't propel a team that included Robinho, Kaka, Shaun WP, Stevie Ireland, Wayne, Kompo, Onouha and Zabaleta into at least the top 8, he's not worth having as manager

Mick Travis, Dublin,

The usual kids in the sweet shop reaction to a new, rich owner. The problem is that if they pay Kaka 500k a week, the likes of Dida, Gattuso and Villa won't come for anything less, and the UAE don't produce THAT much oil.

Mike Basset, Wigan,

What is Cascarino on about, we've tried to buy Santa Cruz Bellamy and Parker and the clubs have said no !! 16 million for Cruz, 10 Million for Bellamy and 12 million for Scott Parker are good honest fair prices... How can we "build from the back"
If no-one is selling.. Sit back and enjoy the ride !

Craig, Salford, Grt Manchester

It goes without saying that all players are dispensable. Signing world-class players should not result in loss of form, it should inspire players to prove their worth to the team. Stephen Ireland has risen to the challenge and reacted in exactly the right way whereas others sadly, have not.

Matthew Miller, Manchester, England

City should be shoring up their defence, not chasing strikers. Going forward they already have an abundance of talent as their goal difference amply demonstrates. It is in defence that they have looked vulnerable. Centre-backs and holding midfielders should be their priority.

Peter Southam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

By simply bringing in 1 or even 11 top players, you don't win trophies on a sustained basis. City must first get a squad of good players, begin to compete in champion's league and thereby attract the best and then go for premiership. Big money can greatly help provided there is patience.

Nat, New Malden, UK

"All of the players ... would suddenly realise that they were dispensable." Well, yes. They realised that the moment the new owners came in. The loss of morale is precisely the reason City have been so poor! Purchasing the good players that caused this fear is the solution to that, not the cause.

Ollie, Northolt,

Well, Mr. Hughes barely has a leg to stand on after City's spotty campaign thus far. He won't be around next season, so I'm sure he wouldn't mind acquainting himself with Kaka for at least these last few months as manager.

Ron, Chicago, USA

Man City should know their place. They are a mid table team at best. They have money that they may only spend on mid-table players. Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool... they have the right to buy the great players like Kaka. If Man City buy him football will be ruined.

Matthew Cavanagh, Glasgow, Scotland

This is the worst most jealous, blinkered type of reporting I've ever seen, when utd started under taggart they spent big, when blackburn won under dalglish they spent big and then there was chelsea and you guessed it... They spent big. so why when its city our city and we desire a trophy a bit of success or an exciting team thats all and every hasbeen and wanna be climbs from there tree and voices concern, well your right there should be concern has we are on the up and nothing is stopping us

phil dale, manchester, uk

Usual nonsense spouted by Cascarino. When Ferguson took over United he spent huge sums at the time on Ince , Webb , Pallister etc and then carried on breaking transfer records with Keane , Ferdinand , Rooney and more lately Berbatov. If a manager has a huge budget he cuts his cloth accordingly.

Matthew, Hove, England

You couldn't be further off. Man City have to break through and get one big signing so that more players of top quality will join the team. Everyone said that Robinho joined the squad solely for the money, but once the Blue Revolution takes over, everyone will look to that transfer just like Kaka's.

Kyle, Grand Rapids,

"Buy the likes of Sata Cruz and Craig Bellamy" - why when we are being held to ransom by rival teams? As if Bellamy is worth more than 7m! and Santa Cruze is worth 12m at most. If we can get a player like Kaka through the door for 100m and in return attract Dida, Gattuso and Villa etc then why not.

Lee, Manchester,

correct me if im wrong but you dont half sound jealous

dan, manchester, england